Las Alpujarras The Alpujarra villages, just South of Granada have more to them than first meets the eye. A good example is the O Sei Ling Buddhist retreat. Perched at 1,600 meters high, sitting above the village of Pampaneira. On a recent trip out that way I almost managed to …
Film locations in Granada + Almeria Film locations in Granada and Almeria chosen by Hollywood directors. Over the last 100 years these locations have hosted many famous actors. 212 films are made in Granada province. Filming in this western area of Andalusia began in 1913. In fact, in its heyday …
UNESCO sites in Spain are dotted around the country. Currently there are 49 of these World Heritage sites. It made me wonder how many of these sites I had actually visited. This list is ever-increasing. Another 24 places in Spain are waiting on the tentative list. …
Human Towers or Castellers are a deep-rooted Catalan tradition. You can see them in festivals and celebrations throughout Catalonia. I recently saw the Marrecs de Salt perform 3 different tower formations in Girona. It brought back memories of all the previous times I had seen these towers being …
Fastest Blogger at TBEX As a Blogger when they asked me at TBEX Girona can write a blog post in 5 minutes I accepted the challenge. Speed blogger that sounds cool! I love a challenge! TBEX is an annual conference for Travel Bloggers. I try to attend the European dates every …
I´m sure that when you think about Andalusia or conjure up images of Spain you imagine long summer days, busy beaches and jugs of ice-cold sangria. Granada in winter is also a great idea too. Would it surprise you if I tell you that the city where I live, Granada, you …
Granada street signs If you did then you´ll understand how I came around to thinking up this post. street signs in Granada The pomegranate appears on all the street signs around the city of Granada as it is the symbol. The Spanish word for Pomegranate is ´Granada Did you already seen …
Granada is well-known for the complimentary tapa offered when buying a drink. Most bars and restaurants through the city give you a Free snack when you order beer, wine or a soft drink. They charge you the cost of the drink only. In Granada the free stuff doesn´t stop …
Plaza Nueva One of the most popular squares in Granada. This pleasant square sits beneath the Alhambra´s imposing Torre de la Vela. Linking the Paseo de los Tristes with the main streets of Gran Via and Calle Elvira. This square is often a place for meeting up …
Lanjaron Spa Town in Granada province I love Lanjaron Spa town, a quaint location just South of Granada, below the Alpujarra villages. It´s been a destination for tourists from Spain and Europe for many years, attracted by the 5 natural mineral waters that the area has. I have been …